Digital Producer

The Nightly; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts across iconic brands

Job summary

The Nightly is seeking a Digital Producer to help shape the daily news flow for our national site. You will support the Online Editor and steer the content direction in the afternoons and evenings.

Ideal candidates bring journalism experience, strong writing, and the ability to handle fast-paced deadlines, while maintaining high editorial standards and ethical reporting practices. This is a fast-moving newsroom role requiring flexibility across seven days.

Qualifications

• journalism degree and proven experience in the media industry.
• Strong writing and communication skills with good news judgment.
• Ability to multi-task, work autonomously, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interview skills and the capacity to work under pressure.
• Flexibility to work seven days a week, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Source, write, and publish original stories for the website.
• Utilise social media for story discovery and promotion.
• Apply news judgement and use analytical tools to maximise story visibility.
• Write and edit content, including headlines, captions, and embedded media.
• Support the Online Editor in guiding the daily content direction.
• Maintain awareness of legal and ethical issues in reporting.
• Represent the company professionally in all interactions.
• Continuously upskill and stay updated with digital trends.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Conduct professional and thorough interviews.

Skills

Writing skills

News judgment

Interviews

Work under pressure

Autonomy

Weekend shifts

Education

Journalism degree

Job description

Join Australia’s Fastest Growing National News Brand.

We're on the hunt for an enthusiastic Digital Producer to join our team and help shape the daily news flow of our fast-paced, national news website - TheNightly.com.au

As a key player in our dynamic online team, you'll support the Online Editor and guide the content direction across the site in the afternoons and evenings. If you're passionate about breaking news, have top-notch writing skills, and thrive under pressure then this is the role for you.

What We Need:

To thrive in this role, you must have experience in journalism, excellent writing and communication skills as well as sound news judgment. You must also have a keen attention to detail combined with a strong sense of urgency, an ability to multi-task and a thorough grasp of online content distribution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source, write, and publish original stories for the website.
• Utilise social media for both story discovery and promotion.
• Apply news judgement and use analytical tools to maximize story visibility.
• Write and edit content, including headlines, captions, and embedded media.
• Support the Online Editor in guiding the daily content direction.
• Maintain awareness of legal and ethical issues in reporting.
• Represent the company professionally and courteously in all interactions.
• Continuously upskill and stay updated with technology and digital trends.
• Work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Conduct professional and thorough interviews.

What You Bring:

• A journalism degree and proven experience working in the media industry.
• A strong work ethic and a healthy level of initiative.
• A high level of literacy and attention to detail.
• Excellent interview and communication skills.
• The ability to work autonomously under high pressure.
• Flexibility in a seven-day newsroom - including weekend shifts - and the ability to work later in the day.

Why You Will Love Working Here?

• Thrive in a dynamic media environment - be part of an influential newsroom that makes a real impact.
• A competitive remuneration package, access to salary sacrifice, EAP and discounts across iconic brands.
• Take advantage of genuine opportunities to advance your career.

About Us:

Seven West Media merged with Southern Cross Media Group (ASX: SXL) in January 2026 to create one of Australia’s most prominent media companies, with a market-leading presence across television, audio, publishing and digital.

SXL owns some of Australia’s most renowned media businesses and platforms, including the Seven Network and its affiliate channels 7two, 7mate, 7flix and 7Bravo; 7plus; 7NEWS.com.au; LiSTNR; the Hit and Triple M radio networks; The Nightly; The West Australian; The Sunday Times; and PerthNow.

From trusted news and live sport to unmissable entertainment, we create moments that spark conversation and bring the nation together.

Ready to take on the challenge and be a key player in our incredible team?

Please note, only applicants with valid Australian work rights will be considered. Seven West Media is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. SWM does not accept any unsolicited agency resumes and will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.